Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivators Forced Learning of Disassociated

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivators

Forced Learning of Disassociated Concepts Inhibits the Brain’s Natural Dopamine Production Use of Extrinsic Motivators Messes with the Brain’s Natural, Intrinsic Reward System and Severely Limits Desired Outcomes. (Exception: Piecework)

Man’s Search for Happiness

Man’s Search for Dopamine

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet?

Historic Education: Learning Just In Case Today’s Education: Learning Just In Time - Through Digital Learning tools

Types of Education Technology Online Courses Parent Communication Systems Online Textbooks MOOCs CAIS Virtual Classroom School Connectivity Blended Learning Khan Academy Student/Home Connectivity School Connectivity Virtual Schools Teacher Collaboration Tools Computer Labs Mobile Learning Student Information Systems Educational Apps Learning Management Systems Gamification Bozeman Science Online Wikis Educational Software Flipped Classrooms One-to-One Devices

CAIS Computer-Assisted Instructional Software which Delivers Immediate, Interactive, Adaptive Feedback To Each Student Response

CAIS respects the learning style of each student and personalizes learning for every learner.

Skill building and content knowledge through individualized adaptive instruction

INFIDELITY Lack of Focus/Vision Insufficient Professional Development Integration in the Instructional Model Dose Rates – Frequency & Duration Prescriptive Teacher Interventions 95% of Computer Assisted Instructional Software not used with fidelity

UPSTART Home-based Pre-K Longitudinal Effects on DIBELS Scores - Grades 1, 2 & 3

UPSTART Home-based Pre-K Longitudinal Effects on State Assessments - Grades 3 & 4

350, 000 Utah Students Are Receiving Daily Personalized Learning • • • Pre-K Early Intervention Reading ELL English Language Acquisition Elementary Math Software Secondary Math Software

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Non-cognitive benefits of digital learning tools are as significant as cognitive benefits • • • Self confidence Stigma of grouping students Sense of well-being Positive attitude towards school Less absenteeism Social and emotional growth

350, 000 Utah Students Are Receiving Daily Personalized Learning • • • Home-Based Pre-K Electronic DIBELS Assessment Early Intervention Reading Software ELL English Language Acquisition Software Elementary Math Software Secondary Math Software

Third Party Evaluations Show Effect Sizes of 1. 07 and More When Software Licenses are Implemented with Fidelity. • When Implemented Poorly, Digital Tools Often REDUCE Student Performance • Too many Utah Reading and Math Software Licenses Were NOT Implemented with Fidelity

Story of the Starfish Thrower

Starfish allegory in education admits that millions will be left behind

Through Personalized Learning, we can re-immerse all students in an environment where they can thrive

Let’s Restore Students As Autonomous, Self Directed Learners through Personalized Learning which is Immediate, Interactive, and Adaptive

Mastery for All Students Through Personalized Learning Senator Howard Stephenson hstephenson@le. utah. gov 801 815 -6800 (mobile)